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Maritime Lawyers Helping the Hurt

We Have Won Billions of Dollars for Our Clients

For those hurt in a maritime accident or who have otherwise suffered an
offshore injury, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible. We
have successfully recovered
billions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. We have also been involved in complex cases, such as helping crewmembers
of the Deepwater Horizon.

Arnold & Itkin's legal team represented more members of the Deepwater
Horizon than any other law firm in the country. With billions of dollars
in verdicts and settlements, the maritime injury lawyers from our team
are the right choice for you or your family's case.

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We have won
billions of dollars on behalf of our clients.

We have won cases in more than 40 different states.

We've been named in the list for The Best Lawyers in America® for
Admiralty and Maritime Law.

Protecting the Victims of Maritime Injuries

Often referred to as admiralty law, maritime law is a body of U.S. laws
and regulations that govern offshore activities in navigable waters or
in the open sea. Activities that are traditionally governed by maritime
law include carriage of goods, marine salvaging, injuries to passengers
/ workers, and more. Perhaps one of the most important accepts of maritime
injury law is the rights that it affords to offshore workers who have
suffered injury or illness during the course of their work—including
the right to recover just financial compensation. Our law firm can help
you in the recovery of that compensation.

The Basics Of Maritime Injury Law

The Jones Act

The Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, provides certain legal rights to seaman that protect their health and livelihood. Under the Jones Act, a seaman who has been injured would have the ability to pursue a case against the ship owner, captain, or other members of their crew. The law, however, is strict on who qualifies as a Jones Act seaman and who is eligible to recover compensation. It is therefore crucial that you talk to lawyers about your case.

Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

Commonly referred to as the Longshore Act or LHWCA, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act is a statutory workers' compensation scheme enacted in 1927 to provide protection to maritime workers who are not protected by the Jones Act. Currently, the LHWCA provides benefits to more than 500,000 workers for work-related injuries and occupational diseases. This act also provides benefits to the widow, widower, or eligible survivors if an injury or illness leads to a death.

Death on the High Seas Act

In 1920, the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) was enacted by Congress to protect the families of seaman injured while working offshore. Under this law, spouses, children, and other dependents are given the ability to pursue legal action if the loss of their loved one could be linked to the negligence of another. For example, family could pursue a claim if the accident was caused by the unseaworthiness of a vessel or careless actions of an employer or crewmember.

General Maritime Law

Maritime law is often categorized into two types. The first is the compilation of federal statutes passed over the years (such as the Jones Act); the second is vaguer and consists of "common law," which has developed naturally by major court decisions. One major component of general maritime law is the doctrine of "maintenance and cure," which is what provides living expenses, lost wages, and medical care to seamen if they become injured or ill while working offshore.

Involving a Maritime Accident Attorney from Arnold & Itkin

Maritime law is a highly-complex area of the law—and not every statute
will apply to every case. For this reason, it is crucial that no time
is wasted in contacting a maritime injury lawyer who will be able to provide
you access to a wealth of knowledge. If you or someone you love has been
hurt, we encourage you to contact our team today. We proudly serve clients
throughout the Gulf, including
Texas,
Louisiana,
Mississippi, and
Alabama.

Arnold & Itkin is proud to offer a confidential and free consultation.

What is it Like To Work
With Arnold & Itkin

Arnold & Itkin represented nearly a third of the crewmembers injured
in the Deepwater Horizon explosion.

I encountered professionalism, understanding, compassion… lot of compassion.
They really felt for what me and my wife were going through.

~ Deepwater Horizon Crew Member

Work with a lawyer who truly understands Maritime Law.

Because maritime law is so complex and so complicated, it is crucial that
you work with an attorney who has an in-depth understanding of how it
works and who has proven themselves in similar cases before.

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The verdicts and settlements listed on this site are intended to be representative
of cases handled by the maritime lawyers of Arnold & Itkin LLP. These
listings are not a guarantee or prediction of the outcome of any other claims